We provide a vast array of solutions for Corporate Social Responsibility programs enabling Corporations and Private Foundations to efficiently fund efforts that are outcomes-based and focused to protecting public schools and American innovation.

Major donors are critical to the long-term success of the Foundation. We make it easy to provide bequests, endowments, trusts, and income-producing investments that help us accomplish our mission of protecting public schools and American Innovation.

Our community dialogue platform, edu|FOCUS was created to give everyday people a forum to discuss ideas, information, commentary, and experiences around public school education. Comprised of non-paid bloggers (teachers, parents, administrators, and students) edu|FOCUS offers a un-filtered and real look into public school education and how today’s policies are hurting it.

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Our Leadership Team

Meet our team of “doers”

Our Board is determined to disrupt the for-profit education machine, Protect American Innovation, and fight for our public schools.

We are comprised of a group of parents and educators, who come from diverse backgrounds and are as focused as we are on developing solutions to move our education system forward in a positive and meaningful way. They are responsible for providing oversight and mentorship to the Foundation’s executive team and interface with our advisory board to develop relevant and effective philanthropic programs. These aren’t people who complain about the issues, they work daily to find solutions to them.

Endre Jarraux Walls

Chairman of The Board/Founder

Ana Maria Sencovici

Vice Chairwoman/Executive Member

Kelly Torrence

Chief of Staff/Executive Member

Dr. Kevin Clark

Executive Member, Board of Directors

Nick Belutty

Executive Member, Board of Directors

The Foundation is looking for educators, professionals, and parents interested in actively working with us to protect public schools and American Innovation. If you think you’ve got what it takes, click the button to learn more.

Operational Leaders

Just a team of normal folks who want to make a difference…

The Franklin Foundation’s leadership team is responsible for the day-to-day management and operational guidance of the organization. Committed to the Foundation’s growth and success of its mission, the executive leadership team is charged with ensuring the development, execution, and management of the foundation’s programs and services. Staff leaders support the works of the executive team, ensuring that the organization’s work is measurable, relevant, and effective.

Nick Belutty

Chief Development Officer

Nick Belutty

Chief Development Officer

Dr. Kevin Clark

Chief Programs Officer

Dr. Kevin Clark

Chief Programs Officer

Tina Middleton

Chief Financial Officer

Tina Middleton

Chief Financial Officer

Our CFO has over 35 years of progressive experience managing finances and financial operations for fortune 1000 companies as well as a major university. A skilled finance executive with an MBA from Eastern University, she brings a wide breadth of knowledge and vision to the foundation’s management team and is responsible for its fiscal management and efficiency.

Endre Jarraux Walls

Chief Executive Officer

Endre Jarraux Walls

Chief Executive Officer

Joanna Walls

Chief Talent Officer

Joanna Walls

Chief Talent Officer

Our Chief Talent Officer is responsible for acquiring, screening, and developing the employees, volunteers, and interns of the Foundation. She brings several years of experience in managing talent, compensation, benefits, and recruiting to the foundation’s leadership team. She received an MBA from Capella University, and a BA in Sociology from Bryn Mawr University.

Tammy Howard

Director, Franklin Pods

Tammy Howard

Director, Franklin Pods

Our Director of Franklin Pods is responsible for recruiting, leading, and developing the foundation’s Franklin Pods program. A highly skilled and experienced entrepreneur, she brings strong leadership and a lot of passion to the foundation's operations. In addition to supporting the development of Franklin Pods, she also assists with advocacy efforts as a mother of 4 children who all attend public schools.

Want to join our team and be an agent of change? Visit our careers & volunteering page for more info!